By Linda M. June on August 27, 2019
Cannabis may present novel and effective treatment options research for overactive bladder syndrome.
“…THC AND CBD IN HUMAN INCONTINENCE TRIALS
DIAGRAM OF HOW BLADDER CONTROL WORKS
The meta-analysis describes two random controlled trials and one open label trial comprising 426 male and female MS patients. They were treated with THC/CBD, administered either by capsule or oromucosal spray. The scientists found that the cannabis treatments “relevantly decreased incontinence episodes in all three studies.”
No side effects were reported in the tablet trials, but some of those who received the spray reported dizziness, headaches, vomiting, dry mouth and urinary tract infection. These side effects were considered mild compared to conventional treatments. Whether the administered drugs were synthetics, natural plant extracts or both was not reported in the meta-analysis.
The possibility of safe and effective cannabis-derived remedies for incontinence (without harsh side effects) spurs excitement in the holistic health community. However, it remains to be seen if CBD isolate or CBD-rich hemp with little or no THC will prove to be as effective as CBDcombined with THC for OAB patients…”